Mark McGuire wrote a terrific story about travel sports and the investment parents are making in their children’s sports careers. The story is in print editions of the TU today and will be posted online Monday. Here it is. Meanwhile, here are a couple of items he didn’t cover in the story: 1. Bedbugs. Yes, […]
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The Guilderland Babe Ruth under-15 All-Star team clinched the Eastern New York State championship title during the state tournament in Saugerties. The team went 5-0 in the tournament, defeating opponents from Saratoga, Saugerties, Onteora, New Paltz and Schenectady. Guilderland advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament in New Jersey. Team members are: (front row, from left) […]
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As a fan of Capital Region girls soccer for the past several years, it looks like there were some eye-opening games to tip off the regular season Tuesday: In the Suburban Council, Bethlehem cruised again with a 5-0 victory over Averill Park to start the season. Shaker took Shen to overtime but Kristen Connors scored […]
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A player suffers a concussion in a high school practice. The injury didn’t appear serious at first, but the player’s condition quickly deteriorated. The coach’s response is applauded by a columnist from the Providence Journal. Scary stuff. I just hope all coaches would respond the same way. Here is an outtake from the column: Add […]
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I have to say the Miss Shen and the Adirondack Sports Complex softball trophies this year will be highlights on these kids’ trophy shelves for years to come. The awarding of trophies ebbs and flows in youth sports, with some tournaments giving out championship t-shirts and other items. I still use a small cooler my […]
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I have to point out the interesting comments about soccer vs. football in James Allen’s blog. We are promoting a Football Magazine called INSIDER, which I worked on as a page designer. Looks good, just one question. When do the magazines for soccer, cross country, volleyball, golf, girls swimming, girls tennis, and field hockey come […]
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Look at your 12-year-old, do you think he/she is old enough to participate in extreme sports? I’ve always cringed watching my now 15-year-old try skateboarding tricks, I can’t imagine letting him ride in a motorcycle race or even ski down a black diamond. Check out this story: Peter Lenz, 13, of Vancouver, Wash., died Sunday […]
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Sunday I experienced sports-related parenting anxiety for two reasons: first, my daughter played in her first college soccer match and I wasn’t able to watch. Second, I read the following story from the Associated Press: CHICAGO — Emergency room visits for school-age athletes with concussions has skyrocketed in recent years, suggesting the intensity of kids’ […]
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When I’m in a local restaurant and I see pictures of local sports teams on the wall, I’m inclined to go back and support that business because of its community involvement. The New York Rockers, based out of Westland Hills, won the under-16 ASA Class A Summer Blast Tournament Championship at the Adirondack Sports Complex […]
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